University of Surrey
International Events Management MSc
University of Surrey

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Why choose this course

Events entertain, inform and inspire people across the world. Joining our International Events Management MSc puts you in a position to understand how they are designed, planned, produced and tailored to global audiences. Events play a significant role in the development of countries and cities, and this course will also help to develop a strategic understanding of the political, economic and social impacts of events around the globe.

Alongside our international reputation and impressive global connections, studying with us will mean you’ll learn from tutors with experience spanning business events, festivals, experiential marketing and brand activation, sports and non-profit events, and from talks by top industry experts.

You won’t need to have an events background at an undergraduate level to study our International Events Management MSc. With continuous positive student feedback, our School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is one of the best in the world. We are ranked 1st in the UK and 2nd globally in the Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022 for hospitality and tourism management.

What you will study

International events are an exciting, dynamic and ever-changing sector of the global economy, which demand creative problem-solvers. Our course and facilities provide an engaging environment in which you can develop and understand the challenges faced by events professionals.

The course covers valuable management skills such as business analytics, services marketing and strategic planning, and also includes modules that are designed to help you to graduate with specialist events management skills and knowledge.

You will have the opportunity to take part in challenging industry-relevant assessments that will teach you how to design and evaluate different types of events. Importantly, you will produce your own live event as part of a small management team, helping you to develop vital practical skills for your career as an events professional.

In the classroom and beyond, the course team is committed to enhancing your learning in a range of contexts. This also includes opportunities, through field trips and opportunities that we promote to you, to work on a range of live events. Chances like these offer you a valuable opportunity to gain important experience and develop your event industry networks.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study International Events Management, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

English language requirements

**IELTS Academic: 6**5 overall with 6.0 in each element.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Surrey in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Surrey

The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.

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Student composition of University of Surrey

Total number of students enrolled at University of Surrey by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
10985
postgraduates:
3275
Total:
14260
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Event Management”: 3060 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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